Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono

Funds will support implementation of the on-the-ground, locally driven habitat restoration and species protection work carried out by Hawaii's watershed partnerships.

These efforts provide multiple benefits, including protection of Hawaii's water sources, conservation of rare native species, reduction of siltation that harms coral reefs, and enrichment of opportunities for outdoor education and recreation. This work is of even greater importance in the face of global climate change. Hawaii's watershed partnerships are independent, voluntary collaborations of public and private landowners, and other organizations, that share natural resource concerns in their watershed and pool resources and work to enhance the effectiveness of conservation actions.

 

Recipient: FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office

300 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 3-122

Honolulu, HI 96813

Why this is a good use of taxpayer dollars: Funding supports implementation of the on-the-ground, locally driven habitat restoration and species protection work carried out by Hawaii's watershed partnerships. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because these cooperative efforts provide multiple benefits, including protection of Hawaii's water sources, conservation of rare native species, reduction of siltation that harms coral reefs, and enrichment of opportunities for outdoor education and recreation.